Have Dreams Academy

Have Dreams Academy is an innovative employment training program for adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) to receive real-life work experience.

Competitive, inclusive employment opportunities are currently available for individuals with autism 18 years and older who complete an on-the-job workforce training program with the Chicago-area Have Dreams agency. Enrolled participants will enhance their social and communication skills, gain work experience and learn transferable job skills through intensive training, job coaching and real workplace internships. Interns will:

Learn transferable job-skills and gain work experience

Improve self-management strategies

Enhance their social and communication skills

Discern and develop career interest

Meet some of our HDA graduates and learn more about their journey to success